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2019 Annual Report THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORTTHE ROYAL 2019 & ACCOUNTS THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2 019 Cover.indd 1 04/06/2020 14:36 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 COVER 210X297 84 3MM Contents.indd 2 04/06/2020 16:19 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 CONTENTS 210X297 84 3MM CONTENTS FOREWORD P4 TRUSTEES’ REPORT P6 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT P50 STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES P52 BALANCE SHEETS P54 CASH FLOW STATEMENTS P55 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS P56 Contents.indd 3 04/06/2020 16:19 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 CONTENTS 210X297 84 3MM FOREWORD the fallen. Voice recordings of veterans from the Imperial War Museum’s archive played as the audience stood in silence holding photos of Service personnel from the First World War who never came home. We were delighted when the Festival won its first-ever BAFTA, for Best Live Event. Driven by huge public interest stimulated by commemorations of the end of the First World War, the Poppy Appeal that began in 2018 and closed in 2019 raised almost £55 million, more than any appeal in our history. Once again, we are genuinely humbled by the support we receive and the dedication of our members and volunteers, both during the Poppy Appeal and throughout the year. UNA CLEMINSON, National Chairman and CHARLES BYRNE, Director General While it has been uplifting to see so many people from different backgrounds and nationalities brought together at our events, we do not forget A year that saw the 75th anniversary people from different backgrounds unite those who feel isolated. Social isolation commemorations of the D-Day landings, in Remembrance at events in Boston is an issue across our society, but recent along with several major battles of the and Leicester. We brought different research shows that it is particularly Second World War, was always going generations together, too. In schools prevalent among those in the Armed to be a busy one for the Legion. across England, Wales and Northern Forces community. More than 900 ‘Remember Together’ was our theme Ireland, educational materials were branches take part in our community- for Remembrance this year, yet the made available to 1,906,000 children support initiative, which has reached inclusion it calls for was also a guiding so they could learn about and better more than 4,000 people this year. principle. We chartered a ship, MV understand Remembrance. The initiative provides much-needed Boudicca, to carry 275 D-Day veterans Other conflicts beyond the Second assistance to those who are socially plus their family members and carers to World War were also commemorated isolated, from things such as home the beaches of Normandy. We brought this year. We were proud to recognise visits to help with moving house. people of many different nations the commitment of the many people Turning to the future, we are very together for an international ceremony who served in Operation Banner, the much looking forward to next year’s in Portsmouth led by HM The Queen. Army’s deployment in Northern Ireland Together at Christmas initiative. To honour those who served, we from 1969 to 2007, Britain’s longest- Launching with the support of four organised a service at Bayeux Cathedral, ever continuous operation. generations of the Royal Family, as well as commemorations at the The 2018 Festival of Remembrance including HM The Queen, the initiative Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorated the centenary of the end will see us distributing special Legion cemetery in Bayeux and the National of the First World War and was one of Christmas puddings across our branch Memorial Arboretum. Country leaders, the most powerful we can recall. A network in time for our Christmas 2020 communities and individuals all particularly haunting and beautiful get-togethers. The aim is to combat the gathered to pay tribute to those who moment came when Sheku Kanneh- social isolation felt by some members of fought at Monte Cassino, Kohima and Mason, a world-class cellist, played the Armed Forces community at a difficult Imphal. We worked with the social- Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah as a gauze time of year for those on their own. inclusion charity British Future to help came down displaying photographs of It’s important to us that everyone’s 4 Foreword.indd 4 10/06/2020 11:41 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 FOREWORD 210X297 84 3MM voices are heard. Our Count Them In to the Charity Commission and our mobility. The average expenditure campaign has been hugely successful, many regulators. We have provided per household through the Legion’s and we’re confident we’ll see a question the Board of Trustees with development immediate-needs funding has risen concerning membership of the Armed sessions addressing risk and 48 per cent – from £900 to £1,330 Forces community included in the next safeguarding. In last year’s report, – over the same period. As with other national census. This will enable both we commented on breaking down the military charities across the board, the national and local government, charities barriers between department silos Legion will continue to face income and other service providers to draw in the Legion. We’ve taken steps to and cost pressures, which will need upon data to help them plan, tailor and improve this, but it’s still not as good as to be managed effectively. deliver services that meet the needs of it needs to be. Making the organisation In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic the Armed Forces community. We were work together more seamlessly is one has significantly disrupted our way also delighted to see Susan Coleman, of the goals of the new operating model of life across our nations and our Equality & Diversity Champion, due for launch in 2020. communities, and has affected us all. win the Defence Inclusivity Award at The year saw two changes in our We will continue to play our part in the 2019 Soldiering On Awards for leadership team. We are delighted to the nation’s response, adapting how her role in supporting the LGBTQ+ welcome our new National President, we work so we can continue to help community. On Commonwealth Day, James Bashall, and our first female those we support throughout these we launched our Stop the Service National Chairman, Una Cleminson. extremely challenging times. Charge campaign to scrap visa fees We would like to wish them both the The heart of the Legion, our work for Commonwealth personnel and their best of luck and have every confidence and our vision, is summed up in The families when applying for indefinite they will make a great contribution Charge, which we hear whenever leave to remain in the UK following four during their tenures. a President hands over the Standard years of Service or more. The campaign They take up their roles at a time to a new Standard Bearer. “The gained national media coverage and when the Legion faces big challenges. Union flag, in the top left-hand corner, the support of more than a quarter of Despite the population we serve is symbolic of our unity and our MPs and the Ministry of Defence. decreasing, we continue to see loyalty to the Crown, community and Good governance is one of the most increasing requests for support. A large nation.” Those words express the important factors in ensuring the sound proportion of our beneficiary community essence of who we are and what we operation of a charity and protecting is getting older and, as a result, have do. The Legion, in bringing together its reputation, so we have strengthened more needs than in previous years. people of different nations and our governance with a more defined Since 2016, we have seen a 20 per communities from across the world, framework. It makes clear which cent increase in people needing basic continues to be a powerful force for responsibilities sit where and how support with housing, financial issues, good, something that has never been incidents must be recorded and reported mental health and wellbeing, and more important. “ONCE AGAIN, WE ARE GENUINELY UNA CLEMINSON HUMBLED BY THE SUPPORT WE National Chairman RECEIVE AND THE DEDICATION OF OUR MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS, BOTH DURING THE POPPY APPEAL AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR” CHARLES BYRNE Director General 5 Foreword.indd 5 10/06/2020 11:41 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 FOREWORD 210X297 84 3MM TRUSTEES’ REPORT The trustees present their report, including strategic review, and the audited financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2019 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 8 WHERE THE MONEY COMES FROM £ Million % 6 7 1 The Poppy Appeal 55.0 31.3 2 Donations, legacies and events 49.9 28.4 5 3 Lotteries and trading 20.4 11.6 1 4 Fees charged to Care Home residents 17.1 9.7 Total 5 Grants for welfare services and Remembrance 22.1 12.6 4 6 Membership subscriptions 4.4 2.5 £175.9M 7 Investment income 6.6 3.8 3 8 Other 0.4 0.2 TOTAL INCOME 175.9 100 2 WHERE THE MONEY GOES 1 Operational costs 9 £ Million % 8 2 1 The Poppy Appeal 14.2 7.8 Donations, legacies and events 14.6 8.0 3 2 Total 3 Lotteries and trading 14.3 7.9 4 Remembrance 14.8 8.1 £181.7M 4 5 Comradeship 0.6 0.3 7 6 Care Homes and Break Centres 37.7 20.7 5 7 Welfare services 63.7 35.1 6 8 Membership 9.0 5.0 9 Communication and campaigns 12.8 7.0 TOTAL OPERATIONAL COSTS 181.7 100 4 WHERE THE MONEY GOES 1 Capital costs £ Million % Total 1 Care Homes and Break Centres 2.2 28.1 2 The National Memorial Arboretum development 1.0 12.4 £7.9M 3 Improving IT infrastructure 4.1 52.3 3 2 4 Other 0.6 7.2 TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS 7.9 100 6 Financial_overview.indd 6 10/06/2020 11:41 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ANNUAL REPORT • 2019 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 210X297 84 3MM TRUSTEES’ REPORT FUNDS & RESERVES The total funds of the RBL group are broken down into three categories: Not available to spend, Membership funds and Restricted spend, and Unrestricted funds available to spend.
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